2003 Buick Century vs. 2003 Isuzu Ascender
To start off, both 2003 Buick Century and 2003 Isuzu Ascender were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,195 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Isuzu Ascender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Isuzu Ascender (271 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2003 Buick Century. (176 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Isuzu Ascender should accelerate faster than 2003 Buick Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Isuzu Ascender weights approximately 650 kg more than 2003 Buick Century. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Isuzu Ascender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Buick Century. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Isuzu Ascender will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2003 Isuzu Ascender (374 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Buick Century. (264 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Isuzu Ascender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Buick Century.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Buick Century | 2003 Isuzu Ascender | |
Make | Buick | Isuzu |
Model | Century | Ascender |
Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3134 cc | 4195 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 176 HP | 271 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 264 Nm | 374 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 102 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 2170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 5280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1920 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 3280 mm |